Nabil Allaf

Dr. Nabil Allaf is a Lecturer at the Wellington School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. His academic career includes positions as Teaching Fellow at Victoria University of Wellington (2019-2020) and Associate Lecturer at École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture et de Paysage de Lille in France (2020-2021).

Dr. Allaf holds a Bachelor of Architecture (2003-2006) and Master of Architecture (2006-2008) from École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Nantes, France, and a PhD from Victoria University of Wellington.

His research focuses on the integration of seismic structure and architecture, architectural assessment of seismic retrofit design solutions for existing and heritage buildings, and the technical, societal, and environmental challenges of high-rise buildings. Dr. Allaf's work bridges architectural design with engineering principles to create earthquake-resilient structures that maintain architectural integrity and heritage value. His research has practical applications in seismic retrofitting, particularly for unreinforced masonry buildings common in New Zealand's architectural heritage.

Analysis of Dr. Allaf's publications reveals a strong emphasis on seismic retrofitting of buildings, particularly unreinforced masonry structures. His work spans architectural design, structural engineering, and earthquake resilience, with a growing focus on educational aspects of seismic design. Recent publications address facade systems and high-rise building challenges, demonstrating expanding research scope while maintaining core focus on seismic safety and architectural integration.

Dr. Allaf currently supervises doctoral research on 'Architectural Design Education for Earthquake Resilience,' examining the effectiveness of different educational content and workflows. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Architecture Design Integration Capstone, Structures, and Structural Systems for Building Science, reflecting his expertise in both architectural design and structural principles. His professional background includes architectural practice in France and consulting work with several New Zealand architectural firms.